The church leadership of Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide during an event in Osogbo has issued a directive urging prophets within the church to refrain from performing rituals that promote or support internet fraud, commonly referred to as “Yahoo Yahoo”.
The church leader emphasized that certain individuals masquerading as prophets are engaging in unscrupulous activities, organizing ritual prayers that support internet fraud and other illicit activities.
He stressed that the true doctrine of the founder of the church focuses on divine healing, fasting, and prayers, rather than conjuring spirits.
Specifically, he warned that the church does not condone or support Yahoo boys and urged prophets hiding behind the church’s white garment to cease their nefarious activities.
Similarly, the convener of the pre-centenary revival, Pastor Olusegun Elijah said that churches are springing up daily due to joblessness among Nigerians.
He attributed the trend of people engaging in church-related businesses to a lack of employment opportunities and a failure to fulfill their spiritual duties, leading to a rise in criminal activities.
He asserted that the surge in crime rates, despite the abundance of religious centers, is a direct consequence of religious leaders’ failure to effectively guide their followers and address societal issues.